Senior Project Manager

Do you bring strategic project management experience from substantial construction projects? Are you ready to shape construction strategies for the onshore and offshore wind industry? Join Vestas and take part in the transformation of the renewable energy landscape.

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In Global Installation & Commissioning we aim to enable Best-in-Class Customer Project Execution across the entire Value Chain - for Onshore as well as Offshore. Our focus is on developing and implementing construction strategies and concepts for current and future wind power solutions. We prioritize safety, time, cost efficiency, and value creation by developing and launching new construction concepts, ensuring readiness and smooth implementation across our value chain while capturing lessons learned and facilitating co-development with operational and design owner stakeholders. Continuous improvement is key- we learn, adapt, and apply best practices from wind and other industries to stay ahead.

Responsibilities

In this key role your focus will be to

• Implement global continuous improvement initiatives that advance Vestas' growth while embedding Construction requirements early in product and technology development projects
• Direct our function's consulting initiatives to shape and refine product and technology projects
• Shape and evolve project methodologies for Project Launch and continuous improvement, ensuring structured, repeatable processes that accelerate operational maturity
• Lead readiness for regional product launches, aligning global standards with local execution needs to deliver effective market entry
• Engage and partner with senior stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring governance, compliance, and high-performance delivery across global and regional projects
• Manage complex risk and governance frameworks, while promoting cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing throughout the Installation & Commissioning function
• Act as a capability builder, leveraging technical and commercial skills to guide teams, mentor colleagues, and improve organizational maturity

Qualifications

To thrive in this role, we believe that you have the following experience

• Engineering degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or similar technical discipline)
• 7-10 years of project management experience, including leading large-scale, cross-functional/multi-site projects with strategic impact
• Knowledge of project management tools (e.g., PRINCE2, IPMA, or equivalent)
• Familiarity with quality standards and assurance practices and general HSE knowledge and awareness (e.g., ISO 45001, OSHA, DNVGL standards)
• Exposure to complex governance, risk management, and contractual frameworks
• Proficiency in SAP PPM, Power BI, MS Project and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Fluency in English

Competencies

• Advanced stakeholder management capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to act without direct authority and guide cross-functional collaboration
• Comprehensive risk management and prioritization capabilities
• The ability to build operational maturity initiatives for long-term competitiveness
• Solid understanding of supplier and contract management
• Financial acumen: For budgeting, cost tracking, and forecasting

What we offer

Join our team in Global Installation & Commissioning and help shape construction strategies for onshore and offshore wind projects, upgrading competitiveness and advancing the future of renewable energy. You will be directing safety advancement, time & cost improvement and value creation projects across our global Customer Project Execution domain while ensuring construction readiness through technology transfer.

This role offers you the possibility to:

• Shape the Future: Direct strategic pillars and construction setups
• Build Knowledge: Product launch, operational excellence, and industry best practices
• Expand Your Network: Collaborate across a global stakeholder interface
• Grow as a Leader: Develop your leadership profile while leaving your mark
• Focus on Results: Ensure safety, speed, cost efficiency, and value creation

Additional information

Your primary work location will be Aarhus, Denmark. You should expect some travel activity, approximately 10-20 days per year.

If the above matches your skills and qualifications, please apply no later than 10th of January 2026.

Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.

Our commitment to a fair hiring

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DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field. With 30,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity. To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.